Paphiopedilum liemianum

Paphiopedilum liemianum is a species of orchid endemic to northern Sumatra (Kg. Susuk). These plants were first collected in Gunong Sinabung in Sumatra by Liem Khe Wie, at 600–1,000 meters. The flowers are 8–9 cm across and sit on top of a 15–20 cm long inflorescence.

Paphiopedilum liemianum
Flower of Paphiopedilum liemianum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Cypripedioideae
Genus: Paphiopedilum
Species:
P. liemianum
Binomial name
Paphiopedilum liemianum
(Fowlie) K.Karas. & K.Saito
Synonyms
  • Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum ssp. liemianum Fowlie (basionym)
  • Paphiopedilum victoria-regina ssp. liemianum (Fowlie) M.W.Wood
  • Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum var. liemianum (Fowlie) Braem

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